In Pittsburgh, Blount will attempt to elevate a rushing attack that ranked 28th in the NFL last season (86.4 yards per game). Rookie Le’Veon Bell led the Steelers with 860 rushing yards in 13 games last season while no other Pittsburgh ball carrier gained more than 200.

Blount averaged 5.0 yards per carry for the Patriots in 2013, finishing the regular season with 772 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.